sub/idx

[manusse]

Hi everybody,

I have noticed that besides .sup files many people use also sub/idx subtitles and are always converting subs between SUP <-> VobSub <-> SRT. So I proposed to Paddington to add to SubtitleCreator the support for sub/idx file format. He agreed to my proposal. It's almost done, however to finish the job I need the help of some experienced users/programmers.

Question: As there are timing information both in the .sub (bitmap) file and in the .idx (text) file, which one is important?

I mean which one is used by the player? I suppose the duration comes from the .sub as it is not present in the .idx.

Can somebody help me to understand this.

Thanks for your help.
Manusse

:thanks:

[emmel]

Hi everybody,

I have noticed that besides .sup files many people use also sub/idx subtitles and are always converting subs between SUP <-> VobSub <-> SRT. So I proposed to Paddington to add to SubtitleCreator the support for sub/idx file format. He agreed to my proposal. It's almost done, however to finish the job I need the help of some experienced users/programmers.

This is good news!


Question: As there are timing information both in the .sub (bitmap) file and in the .idx (text) file, which one is important?

I mean which one is used by the player? I suppose the duration comes from the .sub as it is not present in the .idx.


It is the timing information in idx that counts, when players try to sync the subs with video. All players that I know of, mplayer, mpc, vlc,..., use the idx. Of course, keeping the timing information in idx and sub the same would be correct. But since it is must be possible to a posteriori resync the subs by manually editing the idx, players should ignore the timing information in sub, except for duration. Don't know why the duration has not been included in idx, but there must be a reason.

[derebo]

hi,

i'm a SUP <-> VobSub <-> SRT guy and just want to THANK you for working on that tool!!! at last!!! i'm looking forward to that release!!!

regards,

[manusse]

derebo, thank you for your support.

I wanted to let you know that the sub/idx import function of SC (Tools->Manipulate Sup) will work the following.

-If no .idx file found:

subtitles and timings are read from the sub file.
-if .idx file found:

The subtitles and their durations are read from the sub file.
The start time of the subtitles is read from the .idx file
Only the subtitles present in the .idx are seen (if their filepos correspond to what's in the sub)
Palette is read from the .idx file
Delay tag in .idx file is supported


Do you think these will be enough?
Cheers

Manusse

[derebo]

Well, I think that'll be plenty, indeed :)
Now, I guess "Tools" > "Import .idx/.sub" would be easier to find...

Regards,